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JAZ Makadina

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.9
10,504 reviews on Google
9.0Out of 10
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Highlights

2 pools
2 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
35 min from HRG

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsKids Activities

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Location

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Getting There
Nearest airport: HRG
Hurghada International Airport
35 min transfer
The Vibe
Nature & Adventure
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at JAZ Makadina

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Buffet meals, snacks and beverages are included, with some restrictions possible.
Included
Top-shelf liquor
All-inclusive beverages are included, but unrestricted premium imported spirits were not verified.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Included
In-room minibar
Hotels.com guest summary notes minibar items can be extra despite all-inclusive status.
Costs extra
Motorized water sports
Costs extra
Non-motorized water sports
Beach and snorkeling access are strong; exact complimentary equipment list was not verified.
Partly included
Spa treatments
Costs extra
Kids' club
Included
Airport transfers
Costs extra
Tipping & gratuities
Expedia-style all-inclusive terms indicate taxes and gratuities may be included, but package restrictions can apply.
Tips included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at JAZ Makadina

The right room is personal — a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Superior Room
1 bedroom
Superior Family Room
1 bedroom
Deluxe Family Room
1 bedroom
Junior Suite
1 bedroom

From the resort's own accommodations pages — categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

2 restaurants1 buffet3 barsReservations at some venues Buffet · Live cooking · Mediterranean · Snack bar · Beach bar

Expedia/Hotels.com all-inclusive details identify buffet meals, snacks and beverages as included; fact-sheet sources identify Al Masry main restaurant plus Aqua Restaurant & Bar.

Pools & waterplay

2 poolsWaterparkKids' poolHeated — winter heating reported by Expedia; exact months need confirmation

Expedia describes the property as having a heated pool; Hotels.com lists an outdoor pool, children's pool and free water park access.

The beach itself

Calm, swimmable waterEntry varies along the shoreSnorkeling from shoreNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Makadi Bay beachfront on the Red Sea with sandy swimming areas and coral/snorkeling access; reef shoes may be useful in coral areas.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to JAZ Makadina?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program
Teen program
Exists, but low-key — don't book around it
Heated pools
Yes — winter heating reported by Expedia; exact months need confirmation
Beach for young swimmers
Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants

Kids club, children's pool and water park access are evidenced; exact kids club ages and teen participation depth should be manually verified.

Questions parents ask

Does JAZ Makadina have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes — JAZ Makadina runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Are the pools at JAZ Makadina heated?

Yes — pool heating is confirmed, running winter heating reported by Expedia; exact months need confirmation. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.

Is the beach at JAZ Makadina good for young children?

The water in front is typically calm, and the entry varies along the shore.

Is there anything for teenagers at JAZ Makadina?

Technically — there's a teen space at JAZ Makadina, but recent reports describe it as low-key. Don't book around it; the pools, sports, and beach carry that age group here.

Do you need dinner reservations at JAZ Makadina?

At some restaurants — book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

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Group Travel

Bringing the whole crew to JAZ Makadina?

Girlfriend trips, milestone birthdays, three generations under one roof — group logistics make or break the week. Here's how this resort handles them.

Private dining & events
Bookable
Nightlife
Low-key — quiet by late evening

Strong for families and Red Sea beach groups seeking snorkeling and calm resort evenings rather than nightlife.

Group policies vary by season and party size — confirm with the resort's group desk before booking.

The Palmprint file

How we scored JAZ Makadina

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
9.0/10
Jaz Hotel Group
Red Sea Governorate
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Scores

Beach9.0
High
Food8.8
High
Service9.2
High
Rooms8.5
High
Pools8.4
Medium
Value8.7
Medium
Family8.8
High
Adventure8.7
High

Pros

  • True all-inclusive product
  • Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
  • Strong service feedback
  • Family rooms and kids facilities
  • Water park access

Cons

  • Minibar may cost extra
  • Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
  • Premium drink scope needs confirmation
  • Nightlife is low-key

Things to know

  • JAZ Makadina is a true included all-inclusive resort in Makadi Bay.
  • Its strongest appeal is service, beach snorkeling, food quality and family access to water-park style amenities.
  • Confirm current minibar policy and exact water-park access terms before marking complete.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Staff and service
  • Beach, swimming and snorkeling
  • Clean resort grounds and rooms
  • All-inclusive food quality
Most common complaints
  • Minibar and some extras may cost more
  • Pool area can feel limited compared with larger megaresorts
  • Entertainment and organized sports are lower-key
Things people wish they knew
  • This is a smaller Makadi Bay all-inclusive with strong service and snorkeling appeal, not a giant waterpark resort on its own.
  • Makadi Water World access is a major family advantage, but some in-room and premium extras may still cost more.
From Reddit

Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so Expedia/Hotels.com, Booking and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.

Rooms

Best Room Category:Superior Family RoomMedium

Most useful evidenced category for families balancing space and all-inclusive value.

Best Room Category For Luxury:Junior SuiteMedium

Small suite inventory is the clearest upgrade above standard and family rooms.

The facts

270
Room Count
3
Number Of Bars
2
Number Of Pools
2
Number Of Restaurants
SpaTennisGood WifiKids ClubBeachfrontWater ParkSecurity 24hFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Snack Bar: 8.2Live Cooking: 8.8Buffet Quality: 8.9Limited Restaurant Count Penalty: 6.8
Dining Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, TripAdvisor, Fact Sheet · verified 2026-07-16
Beach
Calm Bay: 8.8Beachfront: 9.1Snorkeling: 9.2Sandy Shore: 8.6
Beach Reality Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking, TripAdvisor, Official · verified 2026-07-16
Pools
Heated Pool: 8.4Children Pool: 8.4Pool Size Caveat: 6.8Water Park Access: 8.8
Pool Inventory Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, Fact Sheet · verified 2026-07-16
Rooms
Room Count: 8.6Junior Suites: 8.2Room Cleanliness: 8.8Family Room Depth: 8.5
Room Inventory Analysis · sources: Fact Sheet, Hotels.com, Expedia, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Value
Beach Snorkeling: 9Water Park Access: 8.8Minibar Extra Penalty: 6.8Included Food Beverage: 8.8
Weighted Value Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Family
Beach: 9Kids Club: 8.4Family Rooms: 8.5Children Pool: 8.4Water Park Access: 9
Family Amenity Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, Fact Sheet, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Overall
Food: 8.8Beach: 9Service: 9.2Room Count: 270Expedia Rating: 9.4Expedia Review Count: 257
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Booking, TripAdvisor, Fact Sheet, Reddit · verified 2026-07-16
Service
Cleanliness: 9.2Staff Service: 9.3Family Service: 8.8
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Adventure
Red Sea Context: 9Water Park Access: 8.8Snorkeling From Shore: 9.2Motorized Watersports Extra: 6.6
Destination Activity Analysis · sources: Expedia, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16

Sources

HotelsRedditBookingExpediaOfficialFact SheetTravelocityTripadvisorOfficial Group

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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